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Introduced
01/22/2013
01/22/2013
In Committee
01/22/2013
01/22/2013
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
08/01/2014
08/01/2014
Introduced Session
188th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to safely passing on the left. Transportation.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing Massachusetts General Laws, specifically Chapter 89, Sections 2 and 4A, concerning the rules for passing other vehicles on the left. The key provision is that drivers will be prohibited from passing on the left if road markings show two solid yellow lines, unless the vehicle being passed is farm equipment or has pulled over to the right side of the roadway and it is safe to pass. This change aims to enhance road safety by clarifying and strengthening restrictions on left turns in situations where visibility or lane markings might otherwise create a dangerous passing scenario.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4443 (on 09/04/2014)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/188/Senate/S1645 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/188/S1645.pdf |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/PDF?billId=123806&generalCourtId=11 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/188/S1645 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/BillHtml/123806?generalCourtId=11 |
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